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RV65 DFJ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,330 mi
Last recorded79,330 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 DFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,330 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 79,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,275 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 66,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,812 miles

N/S O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC S SCORRED

N/S O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

N/S O/S REAR BRAKE DISC S GETTING THIN

Fail 14 Aug 2019 33,812 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LIGHT ON DASH (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC S SCORRED

N/S O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

N/S O/S REAR BRAKE DISC S GETTING THIN

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,784 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 26,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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RV65 DFJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 53,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV65 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RV65 DFJ registered?

RV65 DFJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is RV65 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV65 DFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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